Big Time Rush Ticket Request Process Opens At Noon Friday, July 5

*Editor's Note: The Bee was notified that all tickets were sold out as of about 9:35 pm, Saturday, July 6. At that time the on-line lottery system stopped taking any further applications for tickets.

Nickelodeon is bringing Big Time Rush to Newtown for a free concert Monday, July 22. Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, James Maslow and Carlos Pena will be performing for a few thousand residents on the Fairfield Hills campus.

The concert will begin at 7 pm, pre-designated parking shuttles will begin at 4 pm that day, and gates will open at 4:30 pm. Tickets will be available beginning at noon Friday, July 5 to Newtown residents only.

Requetors will be required to have ID at ticket pick-up for proof of residency. There is a five (5) ticket limit per household, and event management reserves the right to deny tickets if rules are not followed.

Once the 3,000 ticket limit has been reached-the link will become unavailable and media outlets will be notified the lottery is closed. You will receive an email whether you are or are not receiving tickets.

Ticket pickup will be July 17 from 8 am - 2 pm, and July 18 from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Park only in your designated areas only. Parking will be assigned when you receive tickets at one of the following parking areas:Reed Middle SchoolNewtown Middle SchoolNewtown High School

For the safety of all participants observe the following guidelines:*There will be a bag check at all gates to this event*Minors must be accompanied by at least one person over 18 for the duration of the event*Guests will need to show tickets at the parking areas to board parking shuttle buses to the venue.

For your comfort and enjoyment the following items will be allowed inside the concert area:Soft fold-up chairs; blankets; hand umbrella’s if needed; soft coolers; picnic food; and bottled water. There will also be water for sale at this event.

For everyone’s safety, the following items will not be allowed. Don’t bring:beach umbrellas; hard-sided or large coolers; glass containers; or pets. No smoking, alcohol or weapons including pocket knives are permitted.

Admittance is at the discretion of the security team, anyone not following the above guidelines will be asked to leave.